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Rebels unite, seize Tigray airports

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Fighting escalated into full-scale war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, and the TPLF reportedly seized several airports after seven rebel groups united against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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NEW STATEMENT | Arresting the Dangerous Descent Back into War in Northern Ethiopia

Large-scale fighting has erupted after armed opposition groups launched offensives on Ethiopian government forces. It is not too late to avert a return to bloody war.

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September 25, 2026 at 12:58 PM

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michaelshurkin.bsky.social
The war has started in Ethiopia. This could easily become the worst human catastrophe of the century. I wrote this in February. The situation has become more complex, and more dangerous.

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The Looming Disaster in the Horn of Africa: A Primer
A major war is imminent in East Africa.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels declare 'full-blown war' as fighting spreads
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels declare 'full-blown war' as fighting spreads
The renewed clashes revive memories of a devastating 2020-2022 war that killed more than 600,000 people and displaced around one million.
www.lemonde.fr
September 24, 2026 at 9:26 PM

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aljazeera.com
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
www.aljazeera.com
September 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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